How to get from Harvard to Waltham by bus?

From Harvard to Waltham by bus

To get from Harvard to Waltham in Boston, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

49min$3.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Waltham by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

27min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Waltham

The distance between Harvard, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 7.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Waltham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Pine St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Newtonville
  • West Newton
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Moody St @ Pine St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Related Routes

From Harvard to Waltham by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

27min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard to Waltham?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to Waltham?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Waltham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard to Waltham?

    The 71 bus line goes from Watertown Square station near Harvard in Cambridge to Watertown Sq Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Sq Terminal station near Waltham in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Waltham by bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard to get to Waltham?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Watertown Square stop near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard and Waltham?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Sq Terminal stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Harvard to Waltham?

    The first train from Harvard in Cambridge to Waltham in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 2:55 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard to Waltham?

    The ride from Harvard to Waltham costs $3.40.

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